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ESA orbiter captures dramatic Martian landscape of Amazonis Mensa

Original: # PPOD : Ancient lava flows and relentless winds have shaped this dramatic Martian landscape, captured by ESA's Mars Exp

ESA's Mars Express orbiter has returned striking images of Amazonis Mensa, a flat-topped formation on Mars rising up to three kilometers above the surrounding plains. The terrain bears the marks of ancient lava flows and persistent winds, along with numerous impact craters. The imagery, shared by the SETI Institute, highlights how volcanic activity and erosion have sculpted the Red Planet's surface over billions of years.

Why now: The release of new Mars Express imagery showcasing striking Martian geology is drawing attention from space enthusiasts.

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• # PPOD : Ancient lava flows and relentless winds have shaped this dramatic Martian landscape, captured by ESA's Mars Express orbiter. Rising up to 3 kilometers above the surrounding plains, the flat-topped Amazonis Mensa stands amid terrain marked by impact craters, volcanic… · setiinstitute · 7

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